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Chip Monck ’58


Chip Monck: Melbourne man worked with Rolling Stones, Woodstock, Bob DylanEdward Herbert Beresford Chip Monck (born March 5, 1939) is an American Tony Award nominated lighting designer, most famously serving as the master of ceremonies at the 1969 Woodstock Festival.

With his free-spirited demeanor, Chip was the embodiment of counter-culture charisma and stage presence in the 60’s and 70’s. His name is etched in history after being drafted as Master of Ceremonies for the iconic Woodstock festival in 1969. His expertise extended to orchestrating events for the Pope, working closely with Bob Dylan and the Rolling Stones, as well as being the lighting designer for the 1984 Olympics. Chip’s mastery of his craft endured far beyond that time and, in 2003, earned him the distinction of receiving the Parnelli Award for Lifetime Achievement in the concert touring industry. And, yes, he is still going strong, hosting, innovating, and creating live music.

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